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Rojek Family History

Rojek Surname Meaning

Polish: from a pet form of the Polish personal name Rój.

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of the vocabulary word rój ‘hive swarm’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rojek family from?

You can see how Rojek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rojek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 16 Rojek families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rojek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rojek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rojek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rojek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rojek. 34% of Rojek men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Rojek women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rojek were Assembler and Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Assembler
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Cleaner
    14%
  • Operator
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rojek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rojek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 607 immigration records available for the last name Rojek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 424 military records available for the last name Rojek. For the veterans among your Rojek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rojek lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rojek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rojek in 1953 was 33, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rojek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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